International contemporary art platform28.11.1931–09.02.2019
Tomi Ungerer
Tomi Ungerer (Jean-Thomas) was a French writer and illustrator born on November 28, 1931, in Strasbourg. He worked in children’s and erotic literature. Ungerer died on February 9, 2019, in Cork. He was also a sculptor, musician, photographer, and graphic artist.
Biography
Jean-Thomas "Tomi" Ungerer was born on November 28, 1931, in Strasbourg, France. He was a French writer and illustrator known for his work in children's and erotic literature. Beyond writing and illustrating, Ungerer demonstrated his talents as a sculptor, musician, photographer, postage stamp designer, cartoonist, graphic artist, and caricaturist. His artistic legacy is diverse, encompassing books and visual arts. Ungerer maintained cultural ties with both France and Ireland. Among his notable works is "Flat Stanley." He passed away on February 9, 2019, in the city of Cork, Ireland, leaving a significant impact in the fields of illustration and children's literature.
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